This winter, a growing group of Americans is helping Iraqi children to learn, have fun and find friendships with people from the U.S. Grassroots Kid 2 Kid Fun Drive (www.kid2kidfundrive.org) brings all sides together to save 10 more schools. See how you can help by visiting www.kid2kidsfundrive.org.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is currently looking for volunteers to serve as victim advocates throughout the Northern Michigan region. MADD will provide all the training needed. If interested, and for more information, contact MADD Michigan at its Lansing office. The address is P.O. Box 19341, Lansing, Mich. 48901. Telephone (517) 487-6233.

The Oden Fish Hatchery is in need of wheelchairs. Call Maureen at 348-0998.

The Community Free Clinic is looking for more profressional volunteers to join its staff. Especially needed are physicians, nurses and pharmacists. If you are interested in helping to bring healthcare to those in our own community without the usual access to medical services, call Niki at the clinic, 487-1058, for more information.

The Charlevoix-Emmet Family Independence Agency is looking for volunteers to assist with transportation, clerical work, holiday giving programs, and various other areas. We pay mileage, and reimburse for meals when appropriate. If interested, call Jen Vollmer at 348-1636 for further job description details.

Donations of used musical instruments needed to be sent to music students in Ecuador. Contact Alba at 347-4035 or (231) 881-0742.

Community Support Center is in need of volunteers to join its team for fund-raising and grant writing. Other areas in need of assistance are data entry and office administration to help support the pregnancy needs of the community. Call Sue Tock today and she will find something that is just right for your interest and skills. Phone 348-3388.

Donate your used vehicle to the Workers On Wheels Program and help jumpstart the life of a family in your community. By donating a vehicle you provide an invaluable opportunity for someone in Emmet or Charlevoix county that needs reliable transportation. To donate a vehicle, call toll-free (877) 448-3449.

Bergmann Center Inc., of Charlevoix is in need of used bowling balls to be donated for use in craft projects. Bowling balls may be dropped off at Glen's Market in Charlevoix, Bergmann Center, Inc., 08855 Martin Road, Charlevoix, or can be picked up in your home. Phone 547-2979.

Boyne City Ambulance Department is in need of donated items for its new quarters. Some of the needed items are a refrigerator, small stove, set of lockers, exercise equipment, set of bunk beds, table and chairs, folding chairs, couches. Call Mike at 582-0372 or Barb at 582-0340.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-02 is looking for new members who are interested in volunteering to serve their country. Numerous exciting opportunities are available in public education, operations and vessel safety examinations. For additional information, contact Stefan Scholl at 347-2844 or visit the Web site www.uscgaux.org/~0911602.

Friendship Centers of Emmet County is looking for donations of wheelchairs. 347-3211.

Wagbo Peace Center is looking for volunteers to help out with various projects; indoor, outdoor, short and long term. Any amount of time can be utilized. Call Jennifer or Ryan at 536-0333 for more information.

Northern Michigan Hospital volunteer services One size does not fit all when it comes to volunteering. We want to tailor your volunteer experience to your talents and needs. We are looking for a few people to work in our gift shop and greet patients and families in our waiting rooms. Interested? Call Susan Stout, R.N., at Northern Michigan Hospital, 487-4111, or pick up an application in the main lobby.

Manna needs volunteers and financial gifts to help in its efforts to assist those in need. Call Zena Windorfer, executive director, 347-8852.

Volunteers are needed to assist with bingo at the Friendship Center in Petoskey. Call Carla C. at 347-3211, Ext. 24, for more information.

Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan is looking for a few great volunteers. Our fund-raising staff and clinic staff could each use the help of a volunteer for a few hours each week. We also have many short-term spring-cleaning type projects. For further information, call Tami or Shelly at 347-3710.

Challenge Mountain Resale Shop needs volunteers to help at its shop on M-75 in Boyne City. Phone 582-6966 for additional information.